Nursing bras for large-chested women?

I am 35 weeks pregnant and am beginning to start shopping for nursing bras. I've found that the only bras I can find in store (Target and Motherhood Maternity) are terribly un-supportive and feel very cheaply made. I currently wear a 38DDD. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find a more supportive nursing bra? I'd like to find a comfortable, yet supportive style to wear around the house the first few weeks, then more "normal-looking" bras to wear after that.

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I think Anita bras are pretty good as well. I order mine through amazon. You can try them and if they don't fit you can return or exchange. Join amazon mom and once you order over $100 worth of merchandise you'll get free 2 day shipping.

i am a 36F and i have anita and bravado bras. i like them both. bravado have a bit more padding and are better for low cut shirts and the anita ones are good for t-shirts. if you have an Ann's bra shop they sell the anita ones. good luck!

I was a 40 I at the biggest while nursing and the anita bras were the ONLY ones I could use. They saved me! I used Bare Nessessities to order - they were quick too. I still use the anita non nursing bras they are so comfy!

I was a DDD before I got pregnant. Now I wear a 36 J/K!! Believe me, I can't shop at Target anymore.

If you have a local specialty shop, go there first. Try on a bunch of bras. Write down what you like and what sizes and what the prices are. Buy ONE... as a courtesy to the store. Then go online and find the bras for better prices.

Stores that sell mastectomy supplies and bridal wear (not dresses, but bridal undergarments) usually also sell a wide range of sizes in regular and nursing bras. So if you have trouble finding a bra store, search around for mastectomy supplies and you'll probably run into what you need.

I hit 38 I and spent $70 ech on 2 nursing bras and they were uncomfortable amd had to get boob access. So I went to Walmart and bought 3 packs of plain sports bras. No fancy name and few inexpensive. I bought size 42(eventhough I am a 38 I needed more room) then I cut the shoulder straps and resized them to hold up my breasts where I wanted them then resewed them. I wear two at the same time during the day and one by itself at night. They are supper comfy and absorb sweat. It is cheap comfortable and easy access to the boob solution. I am 4 months Pp and love them!